If you're lucky enough to have an Italian coffee machine you can try some of the suggestions at home. And you'll know what to look for when going out for Italian coffee. Almost every article contains a beautiful, related photo (no, we didn't take them ourselves) inspiring you to get out your coffee maker or head on over to your favorite coffee house. We briefly describe each article, followed by a direct quote to entice you to read it. While we do not necessarily agree with each author's affirmations, we only present material that we feel is of value. We plan to increase our collection from time to time. Check out our new section on regional specialties and wine pairings.
What's a barista? The person who prepares your coffee. What's a good barista? Pascanu tells you in detail. Does it make a difference? It sure does.
Pascanu ~Click to read Portrait Of A Barista"4. A good barista carries out to near perfection four operations:... "
Maxwell describes the secret of great cappuccino and great cappuccino machines. All of a sudden I have this craving.
Maxwell ~Click to read Cappuccino Machines With An Italian Touch"Cappuccino is a tricky drink to master. It is divided into 3 parts; the espresso..."
Italian roast coffee. Great on its own or in specialty drinks such as espresso. Webb lets you in on the coffee, the machines to brew it, and the cups to serve it.
Webb ~Click to read Italian Roast Coffee For An Authentic Espresso"Generally speaking, Italian Roast coffee is darker in colour than most roasted blends of coffee and consequently develops..."
You have decided that you can't live without an Italian espresso machine. Now you need to know which one is best for you. Lim gives you some ideas, and some web sites to visit.
Lim ~Click to read Italian Espresso Machine - How To Find The Best"It is quite easy to order an Italian espresso machine from any of the online merchants these days. However, before purchasing, you might want to ..."
Wilson describes the fascinating history of Italian coffee, the first Italian coffeehouse, and Italy's impact on that American coffeehouse giant, Starbucks.
Wilson ~Click to read The History Of Italian Coffee"By the end of the sixteenth century there were those in the Vatican that sought to ban the drink from the Christian world. Pope Clement VIII considered the request of his Cardinals but thought it imprudent to ban the beverage without having tasted it so he requested a sample of the Devils drink.
As legend has it, the Pope ..."
Webb tells you how to prepare the frothing milk for your specialty coffee. If you don't do it yourself, you'll know what to look for in the coffee house.
Webb ~Click to read Frothing Milk: The Perfect Topping On A Latte Or A Cappuccino"The first tip is to start right. That means..."